New Mexico § 66-3-844 - Mufflers; prevention of noise; emission control devices
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-844 — Mufflers; prevention of noise; emission control devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-844. Mufflers; prevention of noise; emission control devices
A. Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working
order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person
shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway. B. The muffler, emission control equipment or device, engine and power mechanism of
every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of
excessive fumes or smoke. C. Every registered gasoline-fueled motor vehicle manufactured or assembled, commencing
with the 1968 models, shall at all times be equipped and maintained in good working
order with the factory-installed devices and equipment or their replacements designed
to prevent, reduce or control exhaust emissions or air pollution.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-844
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-844 cover?
Section 66-3-844 ("Mufflers; prevention of noise; emission control devices") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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